ReadDavidson is a town-wide initiative organized by a group of avid readers, Main Street Books, and the Davidson Public Library.  Since 2007, books have been chosen annually, and book-related events have been planned to make each book come to life.  Each year, Davidson residents are invited to participate in programs and events.

2021

For the first time ever, the ReadDavidson Committee is excited to announce that it has chosen FOUR books so that readers of all ages can get involved!  Virtual events will highlight each of these four selections with the aim of stimulating common conversation between friends, families, and community members.

ADULT/NON-FICTION:

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

YA/ADULT/FICTION: 

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

MIDDLE GRADES:

Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams

CHILDREN'S BOOK:

The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts by Trudy Ludwig

Read (and support your local bookstore at the same time)

Committee member Main Street Books is offering a 10% discount on each ReadDavidson 2021 title.  Readers can also purchase a bundle of all four books for a more deeply discounted rate of $65.00. 

Donate

Main Street Books is joining up with the Davidson Parks & Recreation Department to provide donated book bundles to local families with demonstrated need. If you can help, select "Donate Book Bundle" on the Main Street Books page here.  Thanks for your support in helping as any residents as possible participate in ReadDavidson 2021.

Attend events

Be on the lookout in early 2021 for more information about ReadDavidson book-related events, including a scheduled, guided read-along for Caste which will take place in February and March.

Apply for a Book Grant

So that everyone in the community might participate in this program, the Davidson Parks & Recreation Department, Main Street Books, and local supporters have teamed up to create the Book Grant Program. Need a book? Apply here.